India’s First Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati

India is taking a significant leap in the realm of next-generation technologies by initiating its first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. In a high-level meeting chaired by the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS), top technology players including IBM, TCS, and L&T came together to shape the roadmap for this pioneering project. The proposed facility aims to be a world-class hub for quantum computing research, ecosystem development, and innovation, marking India’s strategic commitment to becoming a global leader in advanced computational technologies.

Key Highlights of the Meeting

• Held at: Andhra Pradesh Secretariat under the RTGS
• Participating Organizations: IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
• Objective: Finalise design, infrastructure, and collaboration model for India’s first Quantum Computing Village

Key Focus

• Infrastructure blueprint
• Quantum hardware deployment
• Long-term research collaboration ecosystem

Infrastructure & Technical Details

Iconic Building.

• Designed by L&T
• Conceptualised by IBM
• To house IBM’s Quantum System Two
• Will feature a dedicated on-site data center

IBM Quantum System Two

• One of the most advanced quantum computing systems globally
• Infrastructure requirements presented by Patryk Gumann (IBM Quantum, U.S.)

Collaboration

• IBM & TCS will jointly finalise infrastructure specifications
• Long-term facility expansion possibility integrated in planning

Vision and Global Ambition

The village aims to,

• Serve as a collaborative innovation platform
• Allow shared access to quantum computing resources by academic and industry stakeholders
• Position Amaravati as a global hub for quantum innovation

Officials & Attendees

• Bhaskar Katamaneni, Secretary, RTGS: Outlined the project ecosystem and strategic vision
• Pradyumna P.S., Special Secretary: Informed about CM’s direction to fast-track the project
• Patryk Gumann, IBM U.S.: Provided technical insights on IBM’s quantum systems
• L&T Delegation: Indrajit Mitra, Vijayan, G. Ramakrishna
• IBM India Leadership: L. Venkata Subramaniam
• Academic Collaboration: C.V. Sridhar (COIN & India Strategic Initiative)

The Quantum Computing Village – A Future-Ready Initiative

• Spread across 50 acres in Amaravati

Will act as an integrated hub for,

• Quantum hardware
• Research partnerships
• AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) support systems
• Expected to attract global talent and industry leaders